Several terms in nanotechnology are commonly ambiguous. Some of these include:
Nanoparticle: This term can refer to particles that range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers, but the specific size range can vary depending on the context. Nanomaterial: This term is broadly used to describe materials with structural components smaller than 100 nanometers, but the exact definition can vary. Quantum dot: These are semiconductor particles that are small enough to exhibit quantum mechanical properties, but the term can also refer to different sizes and types of particles depending on the field of study. Self-assembly: This term refers to the process by which molecules spontaneously organize into structured arrangements, but the specifics can differ widely among disciplines.
